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IDF Uncovers Hezbollah Weapons Caches and Underground Quarters in Lebanon

The Israel Defence Forces announced the discovery of underground living quarters and significant weapons stockpiles, including RPGs and rifles, during operations in Southern Lebanon. This comes amid escalating regional tensions, with the IDF chief stating troops will not withdraw until the Hezbollah threat is neutralized. Concurrently, the WHO Director-General condemned a recent strike near a major Lebanese hospital and detailed a disturbing pattern of attacks on healthcare facilities. The UN chief emphasized that protecting healthcare is a universal obligation, declaring these acts "cannot become the new norm."

Key Points: IDF Discovers Weapons, Underground Quarters in Southern Lebanon

  • IDF finds weapons and underground quarters
  • WHO condemns attacks on healthcare
  • UN chief says healthcare is #NotATarget
  • IDF vows to stay until Hezbollah threat removed
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IDF says troops discover weapons, underground quarters in Southern Lebanon

Israeli troops find weapons stockpiles and underground living spaces in Southern Lebanon as tensions escalate and WHO condemns attacks on healthcare.

"We hold the area and will not leave it until the direct threat to you is removed. - Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir"

Tel Aviv, April 6

The Israel Defence Forces on Monday claimed that its troops uncovered underground living quarters and multiple weapons stockpiles during operations in Southern Lebanon.

In a post on X, the IDF said, "Southern Lebanon: IDF troops located underground living quarters, and uncovered military vests, RPG rockets, & explosive devices alongside a flag of the UNHCR organisation."

According to the X post, additional searches led to the discovery of "several weapons stockpiles, including AK-47 rifles, RPG launchers, and sniper rifles".

Earlier, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the strike, which took place merely 100 meters from Rafik Hariri University Hospital, Lebanon's largest public medical facility, and resulted in the death of 4 people, injuring 39 others and causing major damage to a nearby residential area.

His remarks come as Israel has expanded its military operations in Lebanon.

The UN chief, in his statement on X, said that while the hospital sustained no damage, he noted that between 28 and 31 March, the World Health Organisation verified 11 attacks affecting Lebanese health care facilities--averaging to about 2 attacks every day, with 5 occurring on 28 March alone, that impacted facilities in Kfar Tibnit, Ghandouriyeh, Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh, Kfar Dajal, and Jazzine and resulted in 9 deaths and 5 injuries.

Underlining that since 28 February, WHO verified 92 attacks on health facilities, medical vehicles, personnel, and warehouses, that resulted in 53 deaths and injured 137 people, the UN Chief said that the acts cannot become the new norm and that the world must unequivocally reaffirm that the protection of health care is not optional, but a universal obligation and a measure of collective humanity. He said, "Healthcare is #NotATarget".

As tensions escalate across the region with Israel embroiled in several military operations, the Times of Israel reported on Sunday that IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir told the mayor of the northern border city of Nahariya that the military would not leave southern Lebanon until the threat of Hezbollah is removed.

"We hold the area and will not leave it until the direct threat to you is removed. This is at the top of our priority list," Zamir said as per IDF.

- ANI

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Priya S
The use of UNHCR flags to hide weapons is despicable and puts real humanitarian workers at risk. It reminds us of similar tactics used by terrorists in our own region. The world needs a united front against such deception.
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Rohit P
As an Indian, I understand the need for security against cross-border threats. If Hezbollah is operating from Southern Lebanon, Israel has a right to defend its citizens. However, the scale of civilian impact, especially on hospitals, needs to be scrutinized. There's no easy answer here.
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Sarah B
The statistics from WHO are heartbreaking. 53 deaths and 137 injuries just among healthcare workers and facilities? This is a humanitarian catastrophe. The international community's response seems so weak. #NotATarget should be more than a hashtag.
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Vikram M
The IDF chief saying they won't leave until the threat is removed... this sounds like a long occupation. We've seen how these situations play out. It rarely leads to lasting peace, only more resentment and future conflict. A political solution is urgently needed.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, the article presents both sides but the headline focuses only on the IDF's claims. The real story for me is the escalation and the devastating impact on Lebanese civilians caught in the middle. Our media should give equal weight to that suffering.

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